1 Króna 1957-1975 front 1 Króna 1957-1975 back
1 Króna 1957-1975 photo
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1 Króna

 
Nickel brass 4.75 g 22.50 mm
Description
Issuer
Iceland
Period
Republic (1944-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1957-1975
Value
1 Króna (1&nbspISJ)
Currency
Old króna (1885-1980)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
4.75 g
Diameter
22.50 mm
Thickness
1.50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#1535
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Face value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ÍSLAND
1
KRÓNA

Translation: Iceland

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Royal mint (Great Britain) struck coins in periods 1957-1970, 1973-1975.
Royal mint in Ottawa (Canada) struck coins in 1971, 1973.
In 1973 these mints can be distinguished by style of numerals.